Six Time MLA and TDP leader Devineni Nehru passed away at a private corporate hospital in Hyderabad in the early hours today. He admitted to the hospital last week and was undergoing treatment.
Devineni Rajasekhar who was called Nehru during his 35 year political career suffered heart attack and passed away. He along with his son recently joined TDP after the Congress suffered major defeat in 2014 election. Nehru was the senior most leader in Krishna district. He played key role in Congress as well as TDP during his political stint in the district.
On hearing the tragic incident, followers and relatives of Nehru rushed to Hyderabad. Body will be shifted to Vijawayada to perform final rights.